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Breastfeeding after Sexual Trauma

Written by Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, Ph.D., IBCLC For adult survivors of sexual abuse or assault, breastfeeding can be difficult. Unfortunately, sexual trauma is relatively common, affecting approximately 20 to 25 percent of women. Abuse survivors can experience a full range of responses to breastfeeding: from really disliking it to finding it tremendously healing. Some people assume… Continue reading Breastfeeding after Sexual Trauma

Reclaiming your Sexuality

Written by Ash Most survivors of sexual violence will experience difficulties with sex and intimacy. It is important to remember that how you feel is natural; you should not feel obligated to automatically be healed after something so traumatic. All survivors heal at different speeds, and sexual healing is no different. Although you can start… Continue reading Reclaiming your Sexuality

Eating Disorder: Signs & Symptoms

Anorexia Nervosa Abrasions on back of hands/knuckles Becomes cold easily; especially the extremities Broken blood vessels in eyes or face Checking weight on scale frequently/multiple times each day Complains of being “too fat” despite being very thin Cooking for others, but not eating themselves Depression, irritability and mood swings Difficulty concentrating Difficulty eating in public… Continue reading Eating Disorder: Signs & Symptoms

Live Within Your Window of Tolerance: A Quick Guide to Regulating Emotions, Calming Your Body & Reducing Anxiety

By Laura K. Kerr, PhD and submitted by Patricia Healing from trauma is often described as a journey. Some people hate this description. I’ve heard, “It’s too kitschy!” And “A journey’s like a vacation, and recovering from trauma is like hell!” As a trauma survivor, I can admit I too have balked at the notion… Continue reading Live Within Your Window of Tolerance: A Quick Guide to Regulating Emotions, Calming Your Body & Reducing Anxiety

How to Support a Person Being Abused by Their Partner

Author is Lundy Bancroft and article submitted by Louise This article is a reproduction of copyrighted work, thus it has been published on Pandy’s as it appeared and the reader should add the appropriate gender pronouns as it relates to them. Giving Support: 1 The principle to keep foremost in your mind when you want to… Continue reading How to Support a Person Being Abused by Their Partner

Is Your Abusive Partner Truly Changing?

Submitted by Patricia From www.escapeabuse.com Signs That (S)He Has Changed (S)He is willing to wait however long it takes for his/her partner’s trust to be rebuilt, and does not pressure partner to forgive or reconcile until the partner is ready. (S)He does not say or do things that threaten or frighten the partner. (S)He listens to… Continue reading Is Your Abusive Partner Truly Changing?

Adult Attachment and Relationship Satisfaction Among Men Who Experienced Childhood Abuse

Submitted by Patricia The following dissertation summary was provided by a researcher who approached Pandy’s last spring for permission to gather some of her research here. Many times we request a copy of the summary research data to share with our membership, and this time we are able to share that information with the membership.… Continue reading Adult Attachment and Relationship Satisfaction Among Men Who Experienced Childhood Abuse